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Viola Davis

Bio: Viola Davis (born August 11, 1965) is an American actress and producer. The recipient of numerous accolades, Davis is one of the few performers to have been awarded an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony (EGOT); additionally, she is the sole African-American to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting as well as the third person to achieve both statuses
Born: Wed, Aug 11 1965
Birthplace: Saint Matthews, South Carolina, USA
Viola Davis is 58 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Kung Fu Panda 4
Kung Fu Panda 4
Viola Davis was
58 in Kung Fu Panda 4
as 'The Chameleon (voice)'.
Sat, Mar 02 2024
Poster of Predator or Prey: Making The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Predator or Prey: Making The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Viola Davis was
58 in Predator or Prey: Making The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
as 'Self (Dr. Volumnia Gaul)'.
Tue, Feb 13 2024
Poster of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Viola Davis was
58 in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
as 'Dr. Volumnia Gaul'.
Wed, Nov 15 2023
Poster of Air
Air
Viola Davis was
57 in Air
as 'Deloris Jordan'.
Wed, Apr 05 2023
Poster of Black Adam
Black Adam
Viola Davis was
57 in Black Adam
as 'Amanda Waller (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 19 2022
Poster of The Woman King
The Woman King
Viola Davis was
57 in The Woman King
as 'Nanisca'.
Fri, Sep 16 2022
Poster of Oprah + Viola: A Netflix Special Event
Oprah + Viola: A Netflix Special Event
Viola Davis was
56 in Oprah + Viola: A Netflix Special Event
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 22 2022
Poster of The Unforgivable
The Unforgivable
Viola Davis was
56 in The Unforgivable
as 'Liz Ingram'.
Wed, Nov 24 2021
Poster of The Suicide Squad
The Suicide Squad
Viola Davis was
55 in The Suicide Squad
as 'Amanda Waller'.
Wed, Jul 28 2021
Poster of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Viola Davis was
55 in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
as 'Ma Rainey'.
Wed, Nov 25 2020
Poster of Giving Voice
Giving Voice
Viola Davis was
54 in Giving Voice
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 26 2020
Poster of Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
Viola Davis was
54 in Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
as 'Florida Evans'.
Wed, Dec 18 2019
Poster of On Broadway
On Broadway
Viola Davis was
54 in On Broadway
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Oct 12 2019
Poster of A Touch of Sugar
A Touch of Sugar
Viola Davis was
53 in A Touch of Sugar
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Apr 24 2019
Poster of Troop Zero
Troop Zero
Viola Davis was
53 in Troop Zero
as 'Miss Rayleen'.
Fri, Feb 01 2019
Poster of Widows
Widows
Viola Davis was
53 in Widows
as 'Veronica Rawlings'.
Tue, Nov 06 2018
Poster of Beyond Boundaries: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal
Beyond Boundaries: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal
Viola Davis was
53 in Beyond Boundaries: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Aug 21 2018
Poster of Fences
Fences
Viola Davis was
51 in Fences
as 'Rose Maxson'.
Fri, Dec 16 2016
Poster of Suicide Squad
Suicide Squad
Viola Davis was
50 in Suicide Squad
as 'Amanda Waller'.
Wed, Aug 03 2016
Poster of The Warrior, The Myth, The Wonder
The Warrior, The Myth, The Wonder
Viola Davis was
50 in The Warrior, The Myth, The Wonder
Tue, Jul 19 2016
Poster of Custody
Custody
Viola Davis was
50 in Custody
as 'Martha Schulman'.
Sun, Apr 17 2016
Poster of Lila & Eve
Lila & Eve
Viola Davis was
49 in Lila & Eve
as 'Lila Walcott'.
Fri, Jul 31 2015
Poster of August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
Viola Davis was
49 in August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
Fri, Feb 20 2015
Poster of Blackhat
Blackhat
Viola Davis was
49 in Blackhat
as 'Carol Barrett'.
Tue, Jan 13 2015
Poster of The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Him
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Him
Viola Davis was
49 in The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Him
as 'Professor Lillian Friedman'.
Fri, Oct 10 2014
Poster of The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her
Viola Davis was
49 in The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her
as 'Professor Lillian Friedman'.
Fri, Oct 10 2014
Poster of Get on Up
Get on Up
Viola Davis was
48 in Get on Up
as 'Susie Brown'.
Fri, Aug 01 2014
Poster of The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them
Viola Davis was
48 in The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them
as 'Professor Lillian Friedman'.
Wed, May 14 2014
Poster of Ender's Game
Ender's Game
Viola Davis was
48 in Ender's Game
as 'Major Gwen Anderson'.
Thu, Oct 24 2013
Poster of Prisoners
Prisoners
Viola Davis was
48 in Prisoners
as 'Nancy Birch'.
Thu, Sep 19 2013
Poster of Love, Marilyn
Love, Marilyn
Viola Davis was
47 in Love, Marilyn
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 30 2013
Poster of Beautiful Creatures
Beautiful Creatures
Viola Davis was
47 in Beautiful Creatures
as 'Amma Treadeau'.
Wed, Feb 13 2013
Poster of Won't Back Down
Won't Back Down
Viola Davis was
47 in Won't Back Down
as 'Nona Alberts'.
Fri, Sep 28 2012
Poster of Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Viola Davis was
46 in Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
as 'Abby Black'.
Sun, Dec 25 2011
Poster of Touch of Evil
Touch of Evil
Viola Davis was
46 in Touch of Evil
as 'The Vengeful Caretaker'.
Tue, Dec 06 2011
Poster of The Help
The Help
Viola Davis was
45 in The Help
as 'Aibileen Clark'.
Tue, Aug 09 2011
Poster of It's Kind of a Funny Story
It's Kind of a Funny Story
Viola Davis was
45 in It's Kind of a Funny Story
as 'Dr. Eden Minerva'.
Fri, Oct 08 2010
Poster of Trust
Trust
Viola Davis was
45 in Trust
as 'Gail Friedman'.
Fri, Sep 10 2010
Poster of Eat Pray Love
Eat Pray Love
Viola Davis was
45 in Eat Pray Love
as 'Delia Shiraz'.
Thu, Aug 12 2010
Poster of Knight and Day
Knight and Day
Viola Davis was
44 in Knight and Day
as 'CIA Director Isabel George'.
Tue, Jun 15 2010
Poster of Beyond All Boundaries
Beyond All Boundaries
Viola Davis was
44 in Beyond All Boundaries
as 'Hortense Johnson'.
Mon, Nov 09 2009
Poster of Law Abiding Citizen
Law Abiding Citizen
Viola Davis was
44 in Law Abiding Citizen
as 'Mayor April Henry'.
Thu, Oct 15 2009
Poster of State of Play
State of Play
Viola Davis was
43 in State of Play
as 'Dr. Judith Franklin'.
Fri, Apr 17 2009
Poster of Doubt: Stage to Screen
Doubt: Stage to Screen
Viola Davis was
43 in Doubt: Stage to Screen
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 07 2009
Poster of Madea Goes to Jail
Madea Goes to Jail
Viola Davis was
43 in Madea Goes to Jail
as 'Ellen'.
Mon, Feb 16 2009
Poster of Nights in Rodanthe
Nights in Rodanthe
Viola Davis was
43 in Nights in Rodanthe
as 'Jean'.
Fri, Sep 26 2008
Poster of Doubt
Doubt
Viola Davis was
42 in Doubt
as 'Mrs. Miller'.
Wed, Feb 27 2008
Poster of Jesse Stone: Sea Change
Jesse Stone: Sea Change
Viola Davis was
41 in Jesse Stone: Sea Change
as 'Molly Crane'.
Tue, May 22 2007
Poster of Disturbia
Disturbia
Viola Davis was
41 in Disturbia
as 'Detective Parker'.
Thu, Apr 12 2007
Poster of The Architect
The Architect
Viola Davis was
41 in The Architect
as 'Tonya Neely'.
Fri, Dec 01 2006
Poster of Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story
Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story
Viola Davis was
41 in Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story
as 'Diane Barrino'.
Sat, Aug 19 2006
Poster of World Trade Center
World Trade Center
Viola Davis was
40 in World Trade Center
as 'Mother in Hospital with Donna'.
Wed, Aug 09 2006
Poster of The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
Viola Davis was
40 in The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
as 'Tonya (segment "King Hedley II")'.
Tue, May 02 2006
Poster of Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise
Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise
Viola Davis was
40 in Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise
as 'Molly Crane'.
Sun, Apr 30 2006
Poster of Jesse Stone: Night Passage
Jesse Stone: Night Passage
Viola Davis was
40 in Jesse Stone: Night Passage
as 'Officer Molly Crane'.
Sun, Jan 15 2006
Poster of Syriana
Syriana
Viola Davis was
40 in Syriana
as 'CIA Chairwoman'.
Wed, Nov 23 2005
Poster of Get Rich or Die Tryin'
Get Rich or Die Tryin'
Viola Davis was
40 in Get Rich or Die Tryin'
as 'Grandma'.
Wed, Nov 09 2005
Poster of Stone Cold
Stone Cold
Viola Davis was
39 in Stone Cold
as 'Molly Crane'.
Sun, Feb 20 2005
Poster of Antwone Fisher
Antwone Fisher
Viola Davis was
37 in Antwone Fisher
as 'Eva May'.
Thu, Dec 19 2002
Poster of Solaris
Solaris
Viola Davis was
37 in Solaris
as 'Gordon'.
Wed, Nov 27 2002
Poster of Far from Heaven
Far from Heaven
Viola Davis was
37 in Far from Heaven
as 'Sybil'.
Fri, Nov 08 2002
Poster of Kate & Leopold
Kate & Leopold
Viola Davis was
36 in Kate & Leopold
as 'Policewoman'.
Tue, Dec 25 2001
Poster of Ocean's Eleven
Ocean's Eleven
Viola Davis was
36 in Ocean's Eleven
as 'Parole Board Interrogator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 07 2001
Poster of The Shrink Is In
The Shrink Is In
Viola Davis was
35 in The Shrink Is In
as 'Robin'.
Wed, Aug 01 2001
Poster of Amy & Isabelle
Amy & Isabelle
Viola Davis was
35 in Amy & Isabelle
as 'Dottie'.
Sun, Mar 04 2001
Poster of Traffic
Traffic
Viola Davis was
35 in Traffic
as 'Social Worker'.
Wed, Dec 27 2000
Poster of Grace & Glorie
Grace & Glorie
Viola Davis was
33 in Grace & Glorie
as 'Rosemary Allbright'.
Sun, Dec 13 1998
Poster of Out of Sight
Out of Sight
Viola Davis was
32 in Out of Sight
as 'Moselle'.
Fri, Jun 26 1998
Poster of The Pentagon Wars
The Pentagon Wars
Viola Davis was
32 in The Pentagon Wars
as 'Sgt. Fanning'.
Sat, Feb 28 1998
Poster of Miss Apprehension and Squirt
Miss Apprehension and Squirt
Viola Davis was
32 in Miss Apprehension and Squirt
as 'Sharon Hughes'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of The Substance of Fire
The Substance of Fire
Viola Davis was
31 in The Substance of Fire
as 'Nurse'.
Wed, Sep 11 1996
Poster of Small Great Things
Small Great Things
Viola Davis will be
58+ in Small Great Things
Unreleased
Poster of The Personal History of Rachel DuPree
The Personal History of Rachel DuPree
Viola Davis will be
58+ in The Personal History of Rachel DuPree
as 'Rachel Dupree'.
Unreleased
Poster of Two Butterflies
Two Butterflies
Viola Davis will be
58+ in Two Butterflies
Unreleased
Poster of I Almost Forgot About You
I Almost Forgot About You
Viola Davis will be
58+ in I Almost Forgot About You
as 'Dr. Georgia Young'.
Unreleased
Poster of G20
G20
Viola Davis will be
58+ in G20
as 'Taylor Sutton'.
Unreleased
Poster of Operation Othello
Operation Othello
Viola Davis will be
58+ in Operation Othello
as 'Narrator'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Viola Davis was
57+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of The First Lady
The First Lady
Viola Davis was
56+ in The First Lady
as 'Michelle Obama'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 17 2022
Poster of Peacemaker
Peacemaker
Viola Davis was
56+ in Peacemaker
as 'Amanda Waller (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 13 2022
Poster of The Problem With Jon Stewart
The Problem With Jon Stewart
Viola Davis was
56+ in The Problem With Jon Stewart
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 2021
Poster of C ce soir, le débat
C ce soir, le débat
Viola Davis was
55+ in C ce soir, le débat
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 25 2021
Poster of Dear...
Dear...
Viola Davis was
54+ in Dear...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 05 2020
Poster of Celebrity IOU
Celebrity IOU
Viola Davis was
54+ in Celebrity IOU
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 13 2020
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Viola Davis was
50+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Viola Davis was
49+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015
Poster of Hot Ones
Hot Ones
Viola Davis was
49+ in Hot Ones
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 12 2015
Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Viola Davis was
49+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Poster of How to Get Away with Murder
How to Get Away with Murder
Viola Davis was
49+ in How to Get Away with Murder
as 'Annalise Keating'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Viola Davis was
48+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self - Guest, Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Scandal
Scandal
Viola Davis was
46+ in Scandal
as 'Annalise Keating'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 05 2012
Poster of Honest Trailers
Honest Trailers
Viola Davis was
46+ in Honest Trailers
as 'Dr. Volumnia Gaul (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 13 2012
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Viola Davis was
43+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of United States of Tara
United States of Tara
Viola Davis was
43+ in United States of Tara
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 2009
Poster of The Andromeda Strain
The Andromeda Strain
Viola Davis was
42+ in The Andromeda Strain
as 'Dr. Charlene Barton'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 26 2008
Poster of Traveler
Traveler
Viola Davis was
41+ in Traveler
as 'Agent Jan Marlow'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 10 2007
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Viola Davis was
41+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of Brothers and Sisters
Brothers and Sisters
Viola Davis was
41+ in Brothers and Sisters
as 'Ellen Snyder'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 2006
Poster of Threshold
Threshold
Viola Davis was
40+ in Threshold
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 16 2005
Poster of Century City
Century City
Viola Davis was
38+ in Century City
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 16 2004
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Viola Davis was
37+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of Hack
Hack
Viola Davis was
37+ in Hack
as 'Stevie Morgan'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 2002
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
Viola Davis was
37+ in Without a Trace
as 'Audrey Williams'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of E! Live from the Red Carpet
E! Live from the Red Carpet
Viola Davis was
36+ in E! Live from the Red Carpet
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2002
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Viola Davis was
36+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as 'Sergeant Terry Randolph'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of The Division
The Division
Viola Davis was
35+ in The Division
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 2001
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Viola Davis was
35+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as 'Attorney Campbell'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of City of Angels
City of Angels
Viola Davis was
34+ in City of Angels
as 'Lynnette Peeler'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 16 2000
Poster of Third Watch
Third Watch
Viola Davis was
34+ in Third Watch
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 1999
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Viola Davis was
34+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Donna Emmett'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Judging Amy
Judging Amy
Viola Davis was
34+ in Judging Amy
as 'Celeste'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1999
Poster of Providence
Providence
Viola Davis was
33+ in Providence
as 'Dr. Eleanor Weiss'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1999
Poster of The View
The View
Viola Davis was
32+ in The View
as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Viola Davis was
31+ in The Practice
as 'Aisha Crenshaw'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of NYPD Blue
NYPD Blue
Viola Davis was
28+ in NYPD Blue
as 'Woman'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1993
Poster of 60 Minutes
60 Minutes
Viola Davis was
3+ in 60 Minutes
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Viola Davis was
0+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Viola Davis was
0+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Viola Davis was
0+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Rosemary Allbright'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Creature Commandos
Creature Commandos
Viola Davis will be
58+ in Creature Commandos
as 'Amanda Waller (voice)'.
First Air Date
Unreleased
Poster of Waller
Waller
Viola Davis will be
58+ in Waller
as 'Amanda Waller'.
First Air Date
Unreleased